partiality

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a predisposition to like something
  2. noun an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives

Etymology

From Middle English parcialite, parcialtee, parcyalte, partialte, percialite, from Middle French partialité and its etymon Medieval Latin partiālitās. Doublet of partialitas.

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Synonyms

fondness, fancy

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